But here we are. If you can politely tell her that you think the party might be awkward for her — or better yet, have your best friend do it — that would be a first step. If she shows up anyway, you ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to a woman seeking help as her family's table manners deteriorate.

Dear Miss Manners: I work in a fast-food restaurant, in which we only go by our first names.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: At a company holiday party, one of my colleagues decided not to partake of the wine that was offered. During a round of toasts, she was admonished -- in a good-natured way -- by ...

Gentle Reader: Thank you for your attempt at helping in the noble cause of mannerliness, but Miss Manners is afraid that your suggestion represents the problem, not the solution. In pursuing the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I frequently attend luncheons at which the entree consists of bagels, lox (smoked salmon) and cream cheese. Bagels have grown in size substantially since my childhood. Nowadays, a ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Elevators have been in existence, I believe, for more than 150 years, but there does not seem to be a system of accepted manners related to them. It is true that we no longer dance ...